BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Scots in New England - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Scots in New England X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://scotsnewengland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Scots in New England REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20251117T145148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T145148Z UID:9216-1765022400-1765031400@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:27th Annual Pipes of Christmas in Boston (Saturday) DESCRIPTION:A cultural fundraiser and stirring celebration of Celtic Christmas traditions. \nThe Pipes of Christmas brings together musicians\, soloists\, and performers from across America and the UK to share the magic of the holiday season through the timeless sounds of Celtic music. Audience-goers return year after year to experience our program\, with many reporting that the Pipes of Christmas has become part of their family’s annual Christmas tradition. \nIn addition to this performance\, you can also purchase tickets to: \nNew York City – December 13\, 2025\, 2:00PM\nSummit\, NJ – Sunday\, December 14\, 2:00PM\nSummit\, NJ – Sunday\, December 14\, 7:00PM (SOLD OUT)\nGlobal webcast (concert highlights) – December 19-31 URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/27th-annual-pipes-of-christmas-in-boston-saturday/ LOCATION:Church of the Covenant\, 67 Newbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pipes2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T175559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T192358Z UID:8018-1764979200-1764979200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Christmas Cèilidh DESCRIPTION: URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/christmas-ceilidh/ LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, Pawtucket\, RI CATEGORIES:Dance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20251117T145006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T145006Z UID:9210-1764961200-1764970200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:27th Annual Pipes of Christmas in Boston (Friday) DESCRIPTION:A cultural fundraiser and stirring celebration of Celtic Christmas traditions. \nThe Pipes of Christmas brings together musicians\, soloists\, and performers from across America and the UK to share the magic of the holiday season through the timeless sounds of Celtic music. Audience-goers return year after year to experience our program\, with many reporting that the Pipes of Christmas has become part of their family’s annual Christmas tradition. \nIn addition to this performance\, you can also purchase tickets to: \nNew York City – December 13\, 2025\, 2:00PM\nSummit\, NJ – Sunday\, December 14\, 2:00PM\nSummit\, NJ – Sunday\, December 14\, 7:00PM (SOLD OUT)\nGlobal webcast (concert highlights) – December 19-31 URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/27th-annual-pipes-of-christmas-in-boston-friday/ LOCATION:Church of the Covenant\, 67 Newbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pipes.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20251009T190142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T190142Z UID:9141-1763910000-1763917200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:RSCDS Boston presents: Celebrating our Celtic Connections DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\nJoin us in this lively\, family-friendly space to enjoy Scottish music and dance\, this time with a Canadian flavor. Tickets are general admission. The bar will be open\, and snacks will be available. We promise you a joyous blend of music\, highland dancing\, and country dancing – onstage and for everyone. Bring the kids\, bring the grandparents! \nCeilidh Dancing for all!\nAbout the artists:\nKatie McNally\n Katie McNally grew up playing Scottish and Cape Breton music near Boston\, Massachusetts and currently tours with her own projects\, Pine Tree Flyers and the Katie McNally Trio. A member of the cross-genre fiddle supergroup\, Childsplay\, Katie has also toured with Karan Casey\, John Whelan\, and Galician bagpiper Carlos Núñez. \nEqually at home on the concert stage or in the dance hall\, she has appeared at Celtic Colours\, Celtic Connections\, Newport Folk Festival\, and The Festival of American Fiddle Tunes\, as well as countless folk venues throughout North America and Europe. In addition to her busy touring schedule\, she is the artistic director of the Boston States Fiddle Camp at Potash Hill in Marlboro\, Vermont and is a devoted educator who teaches regularly at fiddle camps across the country and gives private lessons at her home in Portland\, Maine. \nVisit Katie’s website here. \nKeith Murphy\nA native of Newfoundland\, Keith’s traditional song repertoire is based in Eastern Canada and Quebec as well as his current home\, Vermont. His direct and intimate style of traditional singing in English and French infuses old ballads and songs with a powerful immediacy while his rhythmic and percussive finger style of guitar playing brings new shape and color to his songs. \nKeith is an accomplished composer and arranger in the realm of traditional music and has also composed for theater and film. He is a featured performer on well over a dozen recordings and a guest musician on numerous others. His versions of traditional songs have inspired recordings by other groups including Solas\, Uncle Earl and Great Big Sea. Several of his compositions have been featured on the recent Ken Burns documentary on the Roosevelts. \nKeith is a faculty member of the Brattleboro Music Center (BMC) and the artistic director of the BMC’s Northern Roots Traditional Music Festival in Brattleboro\, Vermont which he founded in 2008. He was a featured performer in the Boston Revels 2016 Christmas show Valse Noel\, and he is the music director for the WGBH Boston public radio’s annual Celtic Sojourn St Patrick’s Day concerts held at Sanders Theater and elsewhere in New England. \nVisit Keith’s website here. \nStephen Thomforde\nStephen began playing the Great Highland pipes at age twelve and has since added small and border pipes to his repertoire. Growing up near Philadelphia\, Stephen was immersed in the vibrant folk scene from a young age. He began with contra and English dancing and discovered Scottish country dance while working at Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth in 2010. He’s been hooked ever since. In addition to playing with the Catamount Pipe Band in Montpelier\, VT\, Stephen is an accomplished dancer\, having performed with the Red Thistle Dancers in Palo Alto\, CA\, and the Boston Scottish Country Dancers. Stephen also handcrafts Scottish bagpipes and pipe-themed gifts. \nVisit Stephen’s website here. \nHighland Dance Boston\nHighland Dance Boston is a performing company that specializes in the traditional and contemporary dances of Scotland. The company includes competitive highland dancers\, teachers of Scottish dance\, and musicians. Their repertoire includes many exciting choreographies of traditional highland and step dances\, as well as some original pieces based on highland dance vocabulary. The group was formed in 2002 by Robert McOwen and Karen Campbell Mahoney. It has performed at the New England Folk Festival and Gaelic Roots and in all the Boston Branch’s November celebrations. Their founder\, Robert McOwen\, is once again Artistic Director of this year’s concert. \nHighland Dance Boston website  \nThe Boston Scottish Country Dancers\nThe Boston Scottish Country Dancers are the performing group of the Boston Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS). The group has performed at the New England Folk Festival\, the Dance for World Community\, highland games\, Burns’ Nights\, town fairs\, retirement communities\, children’s events\, church functions\, and weddings. Audience participation is the highlight of many performances. \nAbout the Boston Scottish Country Dancers \nAbout the venue\nhttps://artsatthearmory.org/ \nThe Armory has its own parking lot\, an overflow lot\, and nearby on-street parking is free on Sundays. The Armory is also accessible from the T\, either from the Green Line at Magoun Square or the Red Line at Davis Square. \nGoogle maps directions to Arts at the Armory \n  \n \nrscdsboston.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Info\n\n\nhttps://www.rscdsboston.org URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/rscds-boston-presents-celebrating-our-celtic-connections/ LOCATION:Arts at the Armory\, 191 Highland Ave. Somerville\, MA 02143\, Arts at the Armory\, 191 Highland Ave.\, Somerville\, MA\, MA\, 02143\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/e6b28c11-48e1-4a0e-a15e-d8deb0a2a14d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T180437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T170436Z UID:8091-1763856000-1763856000@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Celtic music duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas return for a spectacular evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello\, blending Scottish tradition with global influences in a performance that pushes the boundaries of Celtic music. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/alasdair-fraser-natalie-haas-14/ LOCATION:Blackstone River Theatre\, Cumberland\, RI CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fraser-and-Haas.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T180435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T170421Z UID:8090-1763683200-1763683200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Celtic music duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas return for a spectacular evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello\, blending Scottish tradition with global influences in a performance that pushes the boundaries of Celtic music. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/alasdair-fraser-natalie-haas-13/ LOCATION:Me & Thee Coffehouse\, Marblehead\, MA CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fraser-and-Haas.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T180433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T170454Z UID:8089-1763510400-1763510400@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Celtic music duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas return for a spectacular evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello\, blending Scottish tradition with global influences in a performance that pushes the boundaries of Celtic music. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/alasdair-fraser-natalie-haas-12/ LOCATION:Rialto Theater\, Lancaster\, NH CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fraser-and-Haas.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T180429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T170515Z UID:8088-1763251200-1763251200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Celtic music duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas return for a spectacular evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello\, blending Scottish tradition with global influences in a performance that pushes the boundaries of Celtic music. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/alasdair-fraser-natalie-haas-11/ LOCATION:Phippsburg Congregational Church\, Phippsburg\, ME CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fraser-and-Haas.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T180425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T170525Z UID:8086-1763164800-1763164800@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Celtic music duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas return for a spectacular evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello\, blending Scottish tradition with global influences in a performance that pushes the boundaries of Celtic music. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/alasdair-fraser-natalie-haas-9/ LOCATION:One Longfellow Square\, Portland\, ME CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fraser-and-Haas.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T180427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T170537Z UID:8087-1762992000-1762992000@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Celtic music duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas return for a spectacular evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello\, blending Scottish tradition with global influences in a performance that pushes the boundaries of Celtic music. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/alasdair-fraser-natalie-haas-10/ LOCATION:Bank of NH Stage\, 16 S. Main Street\, Concord\, NH\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fraser-and-Haas.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T175611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T024238Z UID:8019-1760227200-1760227200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:October 12\, 2025: Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival and Games DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that our new location for our annual Highland Festival & Games will be held at the Brooklyn\, Ct. Fairgrounds. After months of searching\, walking\, emails and meetings\, our committee found that the Brooklyn Fair Grounds offered all that we were looking for. Not only is there on site parking \, they also have numerous locations where we can set up the different events going on through out the day\, areas where the many bagpipe bands can perform for the public without interfering with a different on going activity and it is located in the beautiful country town of Brooklyn\, Ct::)) \nThe 37th. annual Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games will be held on Sunday\, October 12th\, 2025. The location of our festival is at the Brooklyn Fair Grounds\, Brooklyn\, Ct. on Rt. 169. \nWE would like to encourage everyone to please follow all CDC guidelines\, give yourself and others space. There is plenty of room and time for you to view all activities taking place throughout the day. \nThis festival supports many local businesses as well as offering Scholarships. The scholarships can be awarded to anyone who will be studying about Scotland ( U.K.) while in a college\, advanced studies\, which includes BUT NOT limited to the study of or lessons for the Bagpipes\, Harp\, drums\, Fiddle\, singing\, dance\, history\, etc. Scholarship applications are available to print off of this web site. Just click the “more” icon at the top of the page\, this will take you to the scholarship applications. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/scotland-connecticut-highland-festival-and-games-2/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Fair Grounds\, Brooklyn\, CT CATEGORIES:Games & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Scotland-Ct-Highland-Games.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250729T172848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T144242Z UID:8873-1759951800-1760047200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:October 8-9\, 2025: Kevin Bridges: LIVE! DESCRIPTION:Outback Presents & Off The Kerb Productions are thrilled to announce that after more than two decades of packed arenas\, five critically-acclaimed tours\, and over 1.5 million tickets sold worldwide\, Kevin Bridges—one of the UK’s most celebrated comedians—is coming to North America with his Live tour this fall. \nWith five stand-up specials\, including the cinematic release of his latest show The Overdue Catch-Up\, and two bestselling books\, Kevin Bridges is a comedic force whose sharp wit and relatable storytelling have made him a household name across the UK and beyond. Now\, for the first time ever\, North American audiences will get to experience his signature brand of comedy—live on stage. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/kevin-bridges-live/ LOCATION:Boch Center Shubert Theatre\, 270 Tremont St\, Boston\, MA\, 02116 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/KevinBridges_BOSTMA_1080x1080_2ND-SHOW-ADDED.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Outback Presents":MAILTO:michelle.wichern@outbackpresents.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250907T171143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T171143Z UID:9049-1759676400-1759683600@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Jim Malcolm Concert DESCRIPTION:The Scottish-American Society of RI (SASRI ) has the pleasure of hosting award winning Scottish folk musician Jim Malcolm for the final New England stop on his current solo US tour. Jim will entertain us with traditional Scottish music\, including selections by Robert Burns\, as well as his own compositions. As a bonus\, the concert will be held in the historic Governor Sprague Mansion. This is a show not to be missed! \nDoors open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert begins promptly at 3:00 p.m.\nAll guest must be seated by 3:00 PM – please plan accordingly!\nRefreshments will be served during intermission.\nOpen seating is limited to 65 guests. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/jim-malcolm-concert-2/ LOCATION:Governor Sprague Mansion\, 1351 Cranston Street\, Cranston\, RI\, 02920\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Image-9-6-25-at-4.21-PM.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish-American Society of RI":MAILTO:standrewssociety1923@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T180343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T144134Z UID:8076-1759017600-1759017600@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:September 28\, 2025: Litchfield Hills Highland Games DESCRIPTION:The Litchfield Hills Highland Games are bringing Highland Games back to Lime Rock Park in 2025! Immerse yourself in a day of spirited competition and cultural celebration as athletes showcase their skills in traditional Scottish games. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/litchfield-hills-highland-games/ LOCATION:Lime Rock Park\, Lakeville\, CT CATEGORIES:Games ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/litchfield-hills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T175456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T144105Z UID:8014-1758272400-1758474000@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:September 19-21\, 2025: NH Highland Games & Festival DESCRIPTION:There’s something for everyone from Scottish music\, dance\, food\, to sheep dog trials\, and the crowd-favorite: massed bands. Experience Try-It classes all day long in street curling\, stone lifting\, and more. See a seminar exploring topics ranging from Scottish cooking to genealogy. Watch the Caledonian Clash featuring five teams of seven athletes\, competing in seven traditional heavy athletic events. Fun for all ages with special kids programming and opportunities to shop in Vendor Village. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/nh-highland-games-festival-4/ LOCATION:Loon Mountain\, Lincoln\, NH CATEGORIES:Games & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/nhscot-Highland-Games.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250822T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T155738Z UID:8961-1757768400-1757779200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:September 13\, 2025: Summer Pipes & Cider DESCRIPTION:Join East Haddam’s Palmer-Warner House for our second annual Pipes & Cider event\, where the rich traditions of Scotland come alive! Enjoy barrel-aged cider and whiskey tastings from Yankee Cider Co. The Portland & District Pipers will perform a lively set\, accompanied by a short trail walk around the beautiful Palmer-Warner grounds (weather permitting). Bring your friends and test your knowledge with a round of pub trivia. One of the three trivia categories will feature questions based on the historical fantasy television series\, Outlander\, which takes place in Scotland. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Outlander attire. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams. Raise a glass\, embrace the music\, and celebrate the magic of Scotland! \nTasting\, Music\, and Trivia: $40/Person\, $35/CTL Member\nMusic & Trivia: $20/Person\, $15/CTL Member \nPurchase tickets at https://ctlandmarks.org/event/pipes/ \nTours of the Palmer-Warner House\, a Connecticut Landmarks museum\, will be available during the event for regular admission between 1 pm and 4 pm\, with the last tour at 3 pm. Experience the home Frederic Palmer and Howard Metzger made in what they called “the wilds of Connecticut.” Frederic Palmer turned the Palmer-Warner House\, which he lovingly called Dunstaffnage as a nod to his Scottish heritage\, into a safe place for his LGBTQ+ friends\, neighbors\, and family to gather and enjoy life unhindered by societal norms. Learn about the collection of letters and diaries\, photographs\, historic furnishings\, and decorative arts used to reconstruct their lives together. House tour tickets for September 13 may be purchased separately at www.ctlandmarks.org/pwhousetour URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/september-13-2025-summer-pipes-cider/ LOCATION:Palmer-Warner House\, 307 Town Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States CATEGORIES:Eat and Drink,Games,History & Traditions,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pipes-Cider-2025-Graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Landmarks":MAILTO:info@ctlandmarks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T182403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T144031Z UID:8112-1757548800-1757808000@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:September 11\, 2025: Rockport Celtic Festival  DESCRIPTION:Rockport Music and Artistic Director (and harpist) Maeve Gilchrist–returns with a Celtic Festival that explores traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world. Exploring Celtic Roots and Branches features a wide\, and quite extraordinary variety\, of new and familiar musicians\, singers\, dancers\, and storytellers. This Festival was cofounded by the late GBH Celtic Sojourn host Brian O’Donovan. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/rockport-celtic-festival-5/ LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, Rockport\, MA CATEGORIES:Games & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rockport-festival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250721T164651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T025429Z UID:8763-1755939600-1755968400@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:August 23\, 2025: 50th Anniversary of the Quechee Scottish Games and Festival DESCRIPTION:The 50th Anniversary of the Quechee Scottish Games And Festival \nAugust 23\,2025 \nHartford\, Vermont: 2025 will be a hallmark date for the Quechee Scottish Games and Festival at the Quechee Polo Grounds\, 45 Deweys Mills Road\, Hartford\, Vermont. \nOn this 50th Anniversary of the Quechee Scottish Games And Festival\, Scots ranconteur and singer Jeremy Bell will be the Master Of Ceremonies. \nNoted Boston singer and guitarist Eamon Sefton who will lead the new Quechee Games Ceilidh Band. Revels North Artistic Director Alex Cumming will lead ceilidh dancing. Rebel Collective\, noted local Celtic band\, will be singing ballads. There will be live entertainment throughout the day. \nThe 50th Annual Quechee Scottish Games And Festival will feature massed Pipe and Drum bands. And Highland Dance and Solo Piping competitions. There will be Celtic vendors\, food vendors\, cultural displays including the Ottaquechee Water Protectors Association and Vermont Folklife. There will also be Scottish clan tents and genealogy displays. \nThe Quechee Scottish Games And Festival will feature Scottish Heavy Athletics including Caber Toss and Hammer Throw. There will be sheepdog demonstrations and there will be children’s games and activities. Among these will be the Quechee Quest with a Scottish themed raffle. \nAdmission to the 50th Quechee Scottish Games And Festival will be free for children under 12\, and $25 general admission. The Quechee Scottish Games And Festival will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. \nThe Quechee Polo Grounds is near Quechee Gorge and is next to the Abenaki Gardens in the town of Hartford\, Vermont. Hartford is between White River Junction\, Vermont and Woodstock\, Vermont. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/august-23-2025-50th-anniversary-of-the-quechee-scottish-games-and-festival/ LOCATION:45 Deweys Mills Rd\, Hartford\, Vermont 05047\, Hartford\, VT CATEGORIES:Games & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Quechee-Games.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250818T141704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T143935Z UID:8951-1755889200-1755900000@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:August 22\, 2025: Jesse Ofgang & The Diaspora with Bagad New York DESCRIPTION:What do you get when you mix a bagpiper who is an ex member of the 16 time world champion Shotts & Dykehead pipe band\, a jazz fusion drummer who has toured with the likes of Jean-Luc Ponty\, Joe Beck and Liza Fisher\, a classically trained pianist/organist/choral director turned rock star who tours with Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple and two graduates from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland? Jesse Ofgang and the Diaspora \nCombining Scottish & Irish music with rock\, jazz\, funk and fusion to create a sound unlike anything you’ve ever heard. \nBagad New York is a New-York based instrumental music ensemble presenting traditional Breton music in the format of a Bagad\, or Breton pipe-band. Pretty similar to the traditional pipe band (Scottish Bagpipe + snare drums) but with an extra section\, made of bombards (Breton oboe). It start developing in Brittany after the second world war\, and never stop its development. \nThe band consists of over a dozen musicians from across New York and New England as well as North Carolina\, Illinois\, Texas\, and Louisiana. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/jesse-ofgang-the-diaspora-with-bagad-new-york/ LOCATION:Scottish Dave’s Pub\, 24 E. Main St.\, Clinton\, CT\, Scottish Dave’s Pub\, 24 E. Main St.\,\, Clinton\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_2710.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jesse Ofgang":MAILTO:Jesseofgang@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T175531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T193948Z UID:8017-1755432000-1755432000@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Annual Tartan Picnic DESCRIPTION:Each year\, our members get together in late summer to socialize\, share food\, and listen to great music.  The Society provides hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone\, as well as soft drinks – the event is potluck so bring a side dish or dessert to share. So grab your lawn chair and join us for this casual end of summer picnic. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/annual-tartan-picnic/ LOCATION:Goddard Park\, 1095 Ives Rd\, East Greenwich\, RI CATEGORIES:Eat and Drink,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T175647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T171407Z UID:8022-1755302400-1755388800@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for the most exciting Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival™ yet\, as we bring you a jam-packed two days of Scottish heritage\, competitions\, music\, and entertainment. Come meet our special guest\,Outlander star\, Graham McTavish! And don’t miss the 2025 Scottish Heavy Athletics Men’s World Championship! Top athletes from around the globe compete for the title\, and a new World Champion will be crowned this weekend! URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/maine-highland-games-scottish-festival-4/ LOCATION:Windsor Fairgrounds\, Windsor\, ME CATEGORIES:Games & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Maine-Games.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T180420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T171237Z UID:8084-1754438400-1754438400@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Natalie & Brittney Haas DESCRIPTION: URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/natalie-brittney-haas-4/ LOCATION:Watermelon Wednesdays\, West Whately\, MA CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/natalie-haas.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250620T155646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T155646Z UID:8653-1754388000-1754413200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:St Andrew's Society of VT 1st Annual Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:Calling all golfers! Golf to help raise funds to grow Scottish connections and traditions in Vermont. Participate in the 1st annual golf tournament sponsored by St Andrew’s Society of Vermont at the scenic 18 hole course at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course at Middlebury College. A Scottish-themed luncheon buffet follows featuring Clapshot\, Chicken Balmoral with Whiskey Sauce\, and Cranachan\, along with the presentation of awards and silent auction winners. \n$100 per player includes a greens fee and cart\, tee gift bag and the luncheon held in the Kirk Dining Room above the Pro Shop. Guest fee for lunch is $25. \nSpecial thanks go to our primary sponsor War Cannon Spirts\, a New York farm distillery in Crown Point. Hole Sponsorships are also available for $100. \nThe Scotland Shop will be on hand with an assortment of tartan golf and other attire. \nVisit the website for more information and to register online by July 15. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/st-andrews-society-of-vt-1st-annual-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:Ralph Myhre Golf Course\, 317 Golf Course Rd\, Middlebury\, VT\, 05753\, United States CATEGORIES:Societies & Organizations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SASVT-Golf-tournament-basic-flyer-Mailchimp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250705T173329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T173329Z UID:8662-1753520400-1753549200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Whaling Coast Highland Games DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a day of traditions\, strength\, and community spirit at the Inaugural Whaling Coast Highland Games! This action-packed celebration of Scottish heritage will showcase all 9 classic Scottish heavy athletic events\, including the iconic caber toss\, hammer throw\, and Braemar – featuring athletes from across New England. \nAt the gate admission is $15 per person\, with $10 advanced pricing opening up soon! Children 12 and under are free! \nIn addition to the games\, experience a hands-on stonelifting clinic hosted by New England Stonelifting\, where you can learn about the ancient art of lifting legendary stones. Cheer on your favorite group or organization in our spirited Tug of War Tournament\, while they battle for bragging rights and community pride.\nOpening ceremonies kick off at 0900\, setting the tone for a full day of fierce competition\, cultural celebration\, and fun for all ages. Enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks\, serving up a variety of amazing food. \nEvery dollar raised supports the Goat’s Charity Athletic Club Inc.\, helping provide mental health benefits for our nation’s veterans.\nDon’t miss this unforgettable day on the Whaling Coast\, where Celtic Strength meets the Seafaring Spirit\, and our communities come together for a cause that matters.\nRegistration for athletes on Heavy Athlete is open until June 28th. Send your $35 registration fee via PayPal @goatscaci \nFollow us on Instagram! @whalingcoasthg URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/whaling-coast-highland-games/ CATEGORIES:Games & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/whaling-coast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250716T174637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T180357Z UID:8737-1753119000-1753126200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:An Evening of Highland Hospitality with the Hebridean Baker DESCRIPTION:Welcome the Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod on his first visit to Newport! Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception celebrating Coinneach’s latest cookbook\, which recently hit the USA Today best-seller list. Inspired by family recipes\, Scottish flavors\, and the myths & legends of the Hebrides\, Coinneach’s powerful storytelling and delicious recipes have made him Scotland’s best-selling cookbook author. \nProvence sur Mer\n39 Touro St\, Newport\, RI \n$50 per person \nYour ticket includes a signed copy of The Scottish Cookbook\, with gin and whisky from the Isle of Harris Distillery\, wine\, and hors d’oeuvres served during the reception \nFor tickets\, please visit: https://HebBakerNewport.givesmart.com URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/an-evening-of-highland-hospitality-with-the-hebridean-baker/ LOCATION:Provence sur Mer\, 39 Touro St\, Newport\, RI\, United States CATEGORIES:Eat and Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/rsw_800cg_truem.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T175635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T171437Z UID:8021-1752883200-1752883200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 festival promises to be extra special not only we are bringing incredible Dancers\, Athletes\, Entertainment\, Food\, and more to Northampton.  We have a few surprises up our sleeves for all of our attendees.  You won’t want to miss our 30th Anniversary Celebration! URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/glasgow-lands-scottish-festival-2/ LOCATION:​Look Park\, Florence (Northampton)\, MA CATEGORIES:Games & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/glasgow-lands.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250714T175942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T175942Z UID:8721-1752854400-1752861600@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:A Garden Party Celebrating Alpha Kilo & Joe Waroquier HOME's work/shop Nantucket DESCRIPTION:Celebrate British craftsmanship\, heritage\, and storytelling\, featuring pieces from our friends at Araminta Campbell\, over cocktails and canapes in the magical garden of Greater Light\, 8 Howard Street\, Nantucket \nFREE. Space is limited. Please RSVP to claira.w@alphakilo.com URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/a-garden-party-celebrating-alpha-kilo-joe-waroquier-homes-work-shop-nantucket/ LOCATION:Greater Light\, 8 Howard Street\, Nantucket\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:History & Traditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HS-Greater-Light-Featured.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="claira.w@alphakilo.com":MAILTO:claira.w@alphakilo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T000000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T175721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T171307Z UID:8033-1752796800-1752969600@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Maine Celtic Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Maine Celtic Celebration is a family-oriented weekend celebrating the rich Celtic heritage\, culture\, and hospitality found along the Coast of Maine. The 2025 Celebration will be our 19th Annual event!  We are an all-volunteer group of community members and we are looking forward to our celebration this year! URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/maine-celtic-celebration-4/ LOCATION:Commons and at Steamboat Landing Park\, Belfast\, ME CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/maine-celtic-celebration.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250214T180710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T171456Z UID:8108-1752694200-1752694200@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:Kalos DESCRIPTION:Kalos is drawn to water. Every performance is like stepping into a river – they never play a song the same way twice. They make music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland\, Ireland\, Scandinavia and North America. They revel in the driving danceability of Irish tunes\, but also take inspiration from the pastoral melodies and naturalistic metaphors of Scottish music. But while the music they write is forged in tradition\, it is nonetheless cast and tempered in new and unexpected ways. The trio spans three generations\, three cities and two countries. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/kalos-5/ LOCATION:The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/KALOS.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T013929 CREATED:20250630T173452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T173452Z UID:8673-1752609600-1752616800@scotsnewengland.org SUMMARY:July 15: Kalos at Club Passim DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Celtic music trio Kalos brings together three masters of tradition for music full of “pluck\, depth\, and good reels.” Ryan McKasson (fiddle\, viola\, background vocals)\, Eric McDonald (guitar\, mandolin\, lead vocals)\, and Jeremiah McLane (accordion\, keyboards\, background vocals) perform on Tuesday\, July 15 at the legendary Club Passim\, 47 Palmer St.\, Cambridge. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $25\, $20 members. For information call 617-492-7679 or visit https://www.passim.org/live-music/events/kalos/. \nInspired by maritime traditions of Scotland\, Northern Ireland\, Cape Breton\, and Québec\, Kalos explores the dark corners on the edge of tradition\, creating an alluringly complex sound full of spontaneity. With National Scottish Fiddle Champion McKasson’s virtuosity and expressiveness\, McDonald’s eloquent vocals and propulsive guitar\, and McLane’s agile accordion and keys\, Kalos delivers rhythmic electricity\, swirling intensity\, and poignant balladry in their heart-stopping performances. Their 2023 release Headland received wide acclaim and placed as a top album on folkradio.org’s folk charts. \nMcKasson\, McDonald\, and McLane crossed paths over the years at highland games\, contra dances\, and fiddle camps before making their first recording in 2016. All three come from Scottish immigrant families\, cementing their deep connection to the music while embracing the concept that Celtic music is a living tradition holding the richness of the past while evolving and growing into the future. That expansive vision informs the skillful architecture and ingenious inventiveness of Kalos’ original compositions and singular arrangements. URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/july-15-kalos-at-club-passim/ LOCATION:Club Passim\, Cambridge\, MA CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scotsnewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KALOS_Credit_PeterHerrick1.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR